Westland Avenue Gateway and Policeman on Horseback, 487-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391641

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Description

The image shows a policeman on horseback positioned between two large, ornate stone pillars of the Westland Avenue Gateway. In the background, there is a brick building with distinctive architectural features and other structures visible. Trees and shrubs are situated in the foreground and along the sides. Photographed for Mrs. Russell, Commonwealth Ave.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
monuments
gates
policemen
horse (animal)
buildings (structures)
streets
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9085

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024403
B-Series negative 487-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.487-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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